Jean de Florette (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1986, Jean de Florette is a comedy and drama film directed by Claude Berri, running about 120 minutes. “For some men, land and water are more precious than flesh and blood.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a rural French village, an old man and his only remaining relative cast their covetous eyes on an adjoining vacant property. They need its spring water for growing their flowers, and are dismayed to hear that the man who has inherited it is moving in. They block up the spring and watch as their new neighbour tries to keep his crops watered from wells far afield through the hot summer. Though they see his desperate efforts are breaking his health and his wife and daughter's hearts, they think only of getting the water.
Who’s in it. Jean de Florette stars Yves Montand as César Soubeyran, le Papet, Gérard Depardieu as Jean Cadoret, le bossu, fils de Florette, Daniel Auteuil as Ugolin Soubeyran, neveu du Papet and Elisabeth Depardieu as Aimée Cadoret, épouse de Jean, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Jean de Florette has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jean de Florette page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jean de Florette tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jean de Florette (1986)?
- In US, Jean de Florette is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jean de Florette worth watching?
- Jean de Florette holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Jean de Florette?
- Jean de Florette stars Yves Montand, Gérard Depardieu, Daniel Auteuil, Elisabeth Depardieu and Margarita Lozano.
- When was Jean de Florette released?
- Jean de Florette was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.